Sunderland vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Sunderland host Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 4. The fixture brings together a Sunderland side sitting 12th with 4 points from their first three matches and an Arsenal team flying high in 2nd place with a perfect 9 points and a strong goal difference of +5. In this context, Sunderland vs Arsenal stats take on added importance as both clubs look to shape their early-season trajectory.

For Sunderland, a solid start (one win, one draw, one defeat, 3 goals scored and 3 conceded) offers a platform, especially with a 1-0 home record so far. Arsenal arrive with three wins from three, 6 goals scored and only 1 conceded, underlining their status as early title contenders. With the Stadium of Light as the backdrop and Premier League points at stake, this Sunderland vs Arsenal stats preview frames a meeting between a side aiming to consolidate mid-table security and a visitor targeting the top of the league.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear historical edge for Arsenal in recent competitive Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Sunderland wins: 0
• Draws: 1
• Arsenal wins: 4

Sunderland vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline, the most recent meeting came on 7 February 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25 at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, playing at home, defeated Sunderland 3-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result underlined Arsenal’s attacking superiority and defensive control in their own stadium.

Before that, on 8 November 2025, the sides met at the Stadium of Light in Premier League Regular Season - 11. Sunderland, as hosts, went into half-time 1-0 up, but Arsenal fought back in the second half to secure a 2-2 draw. That remains the only draw in this five-match sample and the only occasion in this run where Sunderland managed to avoid defeat against Arsenal.

Cup competition has also featured in the Sunderland vs Arsenal timeline. On 21 December 2021, in the League Cup Quarter-finals at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal recorded a 5-1 home win after leading 2-1 at half-time, showing a ruthless edge after the break. Earlier Premier League encounters in this dataset also favour Arsenal: a 2-0 home win at Emirates Stadium on 16 May 2017 (goalless at half-time) and a 4-1 away win at the Stadium of Light on 29 October 2016, where Arsenal led 1-0 at the interval. Across these fixtures, history points to Arsenal as the dominant force, with Sunderland’s best recent result being that 2-2 home draw in November 2025.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The Sunderland vs Arsenal head to head overall breakdown highlights Arsenal’s clear advantage in both results and goals across the available matches.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Sunderland 4 - 16 Arsenal
• Average Goals per Match: Sunderland 0.80 vs Arsenal 3.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Stadium of Light: 2 matches played here — Sunderland won 0 (as home side), Arsenal won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Emirates Stadium: 3 matches played here — Arsenal won 3 (as home side), Sunderland won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Sunderland vs Arsenal Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Sunderland vs Arsenal last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 07 February 2026: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
• 08 November 2025: Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 11
• 21 December 2021: Arsenal 5-1 Sunderland (Half-time: 2-1) – League Cup Quarter-finals
• 16 May 2017: Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 34
• 29 October 2016: Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 10

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Sunderland Matches Results and Stats

Sunderland’s early 2026 Premier League campaign reflects a balanced profile. Season to date, they have played 3 league matches, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per game (3 scored in total), with an identical 1.0 goals conceded per match (3 against). At home, Sunderland have been tight defensively with a 1-0 win and a clean sheet at the Stadium of Light, while away they have been more vulnerable, conceding 3 goals in 2 games. The team has yet to fail to score in any league match this season and has already converted a penalty, indicating a degree of attacking reliability despite a modest overall output.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal come into this fixture in outstanding league form. Season to date, they have played 3 Premier League matches and won all 3, with no draws or defeats. They have scored 6 goals (an average of 2.0 per match) and conceded only 1 (0.3 per match), underlining both attacking potency and defensive solidity. At home, Arsenal have been particularly strong with 5 goals scored and just 1 conceded across 2 matches, while their single away outing produced a 1-0 victory and a clean sheet. They have not failed to score in the league this season and already boast a three-game winning streak, reflecting significant momentum heading into the trip to the Stadium of Light.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Putting the Sunderland vs Arsenal stats together, the historical and current indicators are aligned in favour of the visitors. Arsenal lead the head-to-head with 4 wins from 5 recent meetings, a dominant 16-4 aggregate in goals, and a perfect record at Emirates Stadium within this sample. Even at the Stadium of Light, Arsenal have one win and one draw from two matches, with Sunderland’s best result being that 2-2 draw in November 2025. Season to date, Arsenal’s 100% Premier League record, strong goal difference, and two clean sheets underline their status as one of the league’s form sides. Sunderland, while competitive and defensively solid at home, face a significant step up against such opposition. History points to Arsenal as the statistically stronger team, but Sunderland’s home resilience and their previous ability to take a point at this venue suggest the hosts cannot be discounted entirely.

Sunderland vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 07 September 2026.